Constitution Scavenger Hunt Quiz on 11/24

What are the first three words of the Constitution?

We the People

The beginning of the Constitution is the _______.

Preamble

What are the two chambers of Congress?

Senate + H.O.R.

How long is the term for someone in the H.O.R?

2 years

How old do you have to be to be a member of the H.O.R?

25 years old

What does impeach mean?

accuse a federal official of wrongdoing

How long is a senator’s term?

6 years

How old does a senator have to be?

30 years old

Who is the President of the Senate?

Vice President of the U.S.

The Senate has the sole power to try all ________.

impeachments

Explain 3 powers of the Congress

make treaties, make+collect taxes, provide+maintain a navy

2 examples of powers denied to the states

can’t make treaties, can’t coin money

what are the 3 branches of government?

legislative, judicial, executive

which branch of government negotiaties foreign treaties?

executive

which branch of government can declare laws unconstitutional?

judicial

which branch of government can impeach or remove president and other high officials from office?

legislavtive

which branch of government can declare war?

legislative

which branch of government prints and coins money?

legislative

which branch of government serves as commander in chief of armed forces?

executive

what are the requirements to become president?

35 years old, 14 residential years in the U.S, natural born citizen

How can a President or Vice President be removed from office?

if impeached and found guilty of certain crimes

How long are Supreme Court justices appointed for?

for life

Courts may declared acts of Congress to be _________.

unconstitutional

How many total amendments are there in the Constitution?

27

Which amendment formally abolished slavery?

13th

Which amendment established citizenship rights and equal protection under the law for African Americans?

14th

Which amendment granted African American men the right to vote?

15th

Which amendment officially gave women the right to vote?

19th

Under the 20th amendment, what is the date of the President’s inauguration?

January 20th

Which amendment repealed (outlawed) prohibition, make it LEGAL to make and sell alcoholic beverages?

21st

According to the 22nd amendment, no president may serve more than ___ terms.

2

Which amendment bans poll taxes in national elections?

24th

Who takes office if a President dies or is unable to perform their duties?

Vice President

Under the 26th amendment, how old do you have to be to vote?

18 years old